The Court Administrator is a responsible position that works under the general supervision of the Judge. The Court Administrator assists the Judge with administrative, executive and judicial responsibilities. Works under pressure and with deadlines; must deal with the public, attorneys, and other parties with sensitive matters and situations involving the office.
Essential Job Functions:
- Prepares court documents, such as court setting letters, jury charges and memorandum for the court.
- Schedules hearings, appointments and maintains the Judges calendar.
- Schedules the court docket, follows through on cases set for court, contacting attorneys, pulling files and pending pleadings.
- Manages the jury docket.
- Screens telephone calls and non-scheduled drop-ins by citizens, attorneys, parties in court cases and county officials.
- Maintains attorney ad litem, mediators and social worker lists for court appointments.
- Processes mail for Judge.
- Responds to questions posed by the public, county officials, attorneys, etc. as required, either in person or through other office staff as appropriate or directed.
- Performs other duties as assigned within professional competency.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Secretarial and clerical skills.
- Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
- Skill in operating personal computers specifically word processing software.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees and officials, attorneys and the general public.
- Ability to learn courtroom and administrative procedures.
- Ability to learn the effects of legal documents used in Court.
- Attention to detail in written communication, including spelling and good grammar.
- Must exhibit professionalism and flexibility.
Pay: $45,000-$56,232.78 (Depending on Experience)